Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs Nikon AF 35mm F2 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM and Nikon AF 35mm F2 D .

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Product
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Name Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm F2 D
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Release Year 2010 1995
Release Date
MSRP 1100 USD 389 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 24 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 8 mm
F5,6 at 16 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Focal Length 8-16 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 8 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 64 mm
Length 105 mm 43 mm
Weight 545 gr 205 gr
Other
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 52 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HN-3
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A